Take a break, head to Dippikill

Tucked away in the dense woodland area of New York State’s Adirondack mountain range is Camp Dippikill, a wilderness retreat offered exclusively to UAlbany students, faculty/staff and alumni.

A bit of Dippikill history.

Purchased by the University at Albany’s Student Association in 1956, what was once a 700 acre plot of land has since increased to 850+ acres. The camp has access to several lodges and campsites with accommodations for group sizes up to 25 people. Open year round, visitors can take part in activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. In the winter activities can include ice skating, skiing, sledding and more hiking.

In the past 4 years I have only been able to go to Dippikill twice, but on these two separate occasions I can honestly say they were likely the most memorable experiences I’ve had as a student at the University at Albany.

Dippikill offers the university community a means to break free of their day to day stresses. Here anyone can leave behind their fast paced and often claustrophobic city or suburban lifestyles with which we are accustomed. Here technology is foreign, cell towers are absent and traffic is non-existent. Regardless of whether you are a student or professional, when you stay at Dippikill, solitude can be found and relaxation is definite.

If you have yet to experience Dippikill, make it your next trip. With good weather approaching, maybe you should plan a weekend, get some friends together and go. You won’t regret it.

Those who have been to Dippikill, please share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below!